Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière & Roman Theatre Walk
2 hours | Easy | Free admission to basilica and the ancient Roman theaters
Where to visit
Where to visit in Lyon?
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
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Lyon, the capital city of France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers. With a history spanning 2,000 years, it features a Roman-era amphitheater, Renaissance Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon) with its secret passages (traboules), and is globally recognized as the culinary capital of France.
Lyon, the capital city of France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers. With a history spanning 2,00...
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Vieux Lyon & Traboules Guided Tour
2 hours | Easy | Guided tour explaining the history of silk-weavers and secret passages
Musée des Confluences Admission
2 hours | Easy | Futuristic science and anthropology museum
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Good first tap
Dine in a traditional Lyonnais bouchon and explore the hidden traboule passages in Vieux Lyon.
Best time
April to October
How to reach
Extremely well connected railway and highway hub. Fast TGV connects Lyon to Paris in just 2 hours.
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